Cord Restraint
The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper handle and when used properly, helps to protect the motor/blade control assembly and also the extension cord powering the unit.
Height Adjustment Lever
A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the lever is moved from one position to another. Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired position. All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Cord Connection
Extension Cord Selection
Shown below is the length of extension cords and its corresponding acceptable cord ratings.
•50’ Cord — use 16 AWG
•100’ Cord — use 14 AWG
•150’ Cord — use 12 AWG
The extension cord should be a CUL listed cord set suitable for outdoor use.
IMPORTANT: Using any other length or rating of cord will diminish the performance and possibly the life of the electric motor, and may also cause breakers to trip or fuses to blow in your home’s fuse box.
Connecting to the Electric Power Source
WARNING: This mower should be operated on a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 A fuse or circuit breaker, contact you nearest authorized service facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company.
Plug the extension cord into any convenient
Cord Restraint
•Attach the extension cord (not provided with unit) to the cord restraint as follows.
•Form a small loop in the extension cord. Allow enough excess cord to make the connection to the motor/blade control (approximately 20 inches).
•Slip the loop through the slot on the bottom of the cord restraint, and up over the tab, to prevent disconnection from the motor/blade control during operation.
•Keep the cord restraint as close to the motor/blade control as possible. See Figure 9.
Connecting to the Motor/Blade Control Assembly
Connect the plug on the extension cord fully onto the plug on the mower. The mower is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (one blade is wider than the
Starting the Motor and Blade
NOTE: The wheels on your unit are set in a low cutting position for shipping purposes. For best results, raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height adjustment in the Making Adjustments section.
Motor/Blade Control Lever
Engaged Position
(Blade Turning)
Locking Button | Released Position |
(Blade Stopped) |
Circuit Breaker
Reset Button
other), which will fit into the plug on the extension cord only one way. If unable to make a connection, try reversing the extension cord plug. Should the plugs still fail to fit, contact your service dealer for assistance. Do
AC Plug
Upper Handle
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Figure 10
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